The Hospital Research Foundation Group Impact Report - Flipbook - Page 33
HEART DISEASE
THANKS TO YOUR DONATIONS,
you’re improving the detection, treatment
and management of heart disease.
New research shows the
benefits of coffee
Finding answers to
unexplained chest pain
Game-changing new research shows a
cup of coffee a day could protect against a
common heart condition that is a cause of
heart failure, stroke and premature death.
For many women, living with persistent
unexplained chest pain – despite having
no blocked arteries – is a struggle often
dismissed or misunderstood.
The condition – atrial fibrillation (AF) – is
characterised by an irregular heartbeat and
affects one in three people.
This condition, known as Angina with
No Obstructive Coronary Arteries (ANOCA),
currently has no effective treatments
– until now.
The study was led by Professor Christopher
X Wong with support from The Hospital
Research Foundation Group, and showed
AF coffee drinkers experienced a significant
reduction in their AF compared to those
who avoided caffeine.
With support from The Hospital Research
Foundation Group, Dr Sivabaskari
Pasupathy is running a clinical trial to
develop an effective, targeted treatment
for these women.
This work is only possible thanks to kind-hearted people like you!
To continue to improve outcomes in heart disease, please donate via
(08) 8244 1100 or www.HospitalResearch.org.au
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